Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 12th February 2026 Issue no. 1197
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Products FM services market projected to reach USD 226.3bn by 2032
 Clorox announces acquisition of Gojo Industries
Interclean Amsterdam 2026 to deliver expanded focus on automation, robotics and sustainability
Harrisons breaks new ground with wet wipes launch
Trinity Socket: one smart solution for a fragmented mop market
Celebrating 15 years of Morclean’s iconic Custom Plus Bin Wash
Robert Scott's new robots deliver safer, smarter and more efficient cleaning across dynamic spaces
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What do you look for before using a public toilet? If you’re like me, it will be cleanliness along with the availability of toilet tissue, running water and soap. Multi-award winning Tokyo architect Shigeru Ban has brought something else into the mix: whether anyone else might already be inside. Worth consideration in this day and age, don’t you think? Cleverly, he’s engineered facilities that are completely see-through when unlocked, but which turn opaque when locked, allowing potential users to check from the outside both the cleanliness and that no-one’s lurking inside. At night, the toilets light up, so are easy to find. I love them!
Finally, I’m well aware that there’s something of an air of ‘doom & gloom’ around currently, with a lot of people struggling to keep their own morale boosted, let alone that of colleagues and employees (not to mention those who are struggling to keep their businesses running!). It is perhaps timely then that the UK Government’s launched a training initiative designed to help small businesses tackle the challenges of mental ill-health and disability. That it’s also free to take part is a good thing – particularly as the majority of those I speak to are blaming the Government and its many changes to employment legislation for their ills! The Institution of Occupational Safety & Health’s 1-day ‘Managing Occupational Health & Wellbeing’ course is being delivered by digital learning provider International Workplace in three formats: online self-study; virtual classroom (via MS Teams); and in person at one of 12 regional venues. Although the normal cost is £149-£249 depending on the format, anyone can study for free, provided they: work for a business with fewer than 250 employees, manage at least one person, register before 31st March, and haven’t taken part in the course in the last three years. There’s no restriction on the number of people from the same business who can study and gain their IOSH certification, either.
“Our role is to allocate and deliver the training to line managers in industry sectors with a high prevalence of SMEs, hence why we’re keen to share this initiative with the soft FM, cleaning and security sectors,” says CEO David Sharp, who can be contacted via T: +44 (0)333 210 1995 . “We’ve produced a campaign pack which explains more about the initiative and how potential partners can get involved. It’s available for download here.
  This Week's News
Amsterdam Innovation Awards 2026: shortlist announced
Selected by an independent jury of industry specialists, the nominees represent excellence across Sustainability & Environment, Smart Technology & Digitalisation, Health & Hygiene, and Workforce & Ergonomics. Each entry was assessed on innovation, ease of adoption and its ability to address real operational challenges. Below, we introduce the contenders by category, chosen from a total of 94 applications. UK Industry Associations unite in landmark article to challenge cleaning career perceptions
The collaborative article, published in the February issue of the long-established business publication for education professionals, careers advisers and school leadership teams across the UK, brings together voices from:  Cleaning sector staff and businesses urged not to miss out on apprenticeship opportunities
Two years on from its launch in January 2024, uptake of the Level 2 Cleaning Hygiene Operative (CHO) apprenticeship continues to grow. More than 200 staff are currently taking the apprenticeship and, of those that have successfully completed the program to date, 70% have achieved distinctions. Why workplace hygiene is becoming a talent retention issue
ACI Convention and 'Duck Race' raise $100,000 for charity in honour of ACI's 100th Anniversary
The money was raised through a combination of duck race participation, ticket sales from a keynote lunch session with Mike Rowe and donations generated via Fill it Forward water refill stations throughout the convention. Proceeds from the Charity Duck Race and keynote lunch supported The WASH Foundation, while funds raised through Fill it Forward water refill stations benefited DigDeep. CHSA's new Resources page makes clear requirements for membership
Every CHSA member must comply with the regulations of the Accreditation Scheme they are a member of and the stipulations in the Code of Practice.  Onyx unveils DX15 scrubber: 15in. power in tight spaces
Barnet's fly tipping fines pass £100,000 following crackdown
At the start of this year, fines for fly tipping have also gone up - from £300 to £500 for a first offence and £400 to £600 for second offences. While the council fines are below the Government-set limit of £1,000, Barnet says its collection rate is significantly higher than those of councils that have set their fines at the higher amount. Five reasons not to miss Golden Service Awards 2026
You will be able to meet your peers and celebrity host - actor and comedian Kerry Godliman - and join sponsors, partners and finalists to celebrate industry excellence on Thursday May 21st at the London Hilton on Park Lane. Forest Green Rovers cleans green - again
Recognised by FIFA as the greenest football club in the world, Forest Green Rovers places environmental responsibility at the heart of every operational decision. This renewed collaboration reflects a mutual belief that sustainability should be embedded into everyday actions - from reducing emissions and carbon impact to selecting responsible suppliers. Peartree renews £1million contract with Farnborough Airport
The £1million per annum contract reflects Peartree's proven ability to operate within a complex, security-critical aviation environment whilst maintaining immaculate presentation across the terminal, lounge, hangar and 100 on-site office spaces. The service is delivered day and night, supporting the airport's 24/7 operation and premium customer experience. The Cleanzine Archive Search We keep an extensive archive of news stories and product information that have featured in past issues of The Cleanzine. If you would like to run a search of the The Cleanzine web site using the search tool below please just go ahead by entering in the name of the person, product or company or any other key words that you are looking for. How to contact us at The Cleanzine:
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